There are books that are among your collection but you couldn't
read for some unexplained reason. And then, there are a few other books that
you have a strong urge for, but unfortunately ain't one among the collection.
We
always strive for something that isn't ours and more often than not, forget
about the ones that we possess. The reason being simple; I have it already,
therefore, I can get back to it anytime. Well, guess what? Sometimes, just
sometimes, procrastination is a virtue. Maybe it is out there, crawling far
away from you, appearing unimportant or too simple to remain in readiness for a
purpose. A purpose to strike you at the right moment, a moment at which you can
most relate to it and learn from it.
Long story short, 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho did something
similar to me. It twiddled its thumbs until the right time, which was a few
days ago. After a series of fickle minded thoughts, crushed dreams, new
inspirations, out of focus plans and failed trust in what seemed to be
promising, you give up on the magic in the world. Oh yes, and also a
couple of wonderful books such as 'The Secret' and 'The Magic' and
'The-whatever-book-which-seems-to-give-you-hope' and a bunch of motivational
videos and all that. Thereafter you decide to go with the flow. Next jumps in
an omen. The abandoned book. Let's try that as well.
The Alchemist, a magical fable about following your dream,
listening to your heart, silencing the fears and most importantly, looking out
for signs and omens for every little speck takes you nearer to your dream. And
and and and, the famous dialogue from the blockbuster movie 'Om Shanthi Om'
which goes something like this - "Agar kisi cheez ko sachhe dil se
chaho, toh poori khayanat tumhe usse millane ki khoshish mein lag jati
hai" in fact being the
translation from the book. The original being this, " And, when you want
something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”. Wonder if
they had the copyrights? Anyway, unnecessary right?
The book has taught me that sometimes, you will have to go through
a few disturbing phases which makes no sense at all at the moment after all
your hardwork and desire to accomplish your aim and drain you out of all the
hope in the world, but trust me, that disturbing phase which seems unnecessary
in fact turns out to be the significant core of your journey to reach the
destination. All the hassle makes sense
only after you reach that ultimate position. What’s important is to listen to
your heart, always, just always, and to keep moving forward embracing all the
omens and signs that come your way.
I have started noticing my omens. Reading a book that was lying
around for years and relating to it just right, is one of biggest signs, isn't it? A big, bold, underlined, YES.
And those of you, who still haven’t read the book, this is a must
read. It boosts you and amid-st the odds, you’ll figure out a way. All you have
to do is listen to your heart. Because you know what? Nobody is ever happy by doing what others
want; neither the person doing it, nor the one who asked you to do it.
Your
heart is the greatest adviser. Follow it and you’ll be amazed. All the magic is
out there, I’ve come to realize that. Certainly, your heart would lead you to
pains and risks that you may not want to try, but hold on, keep going, for
after the darkest hour of the night comes dawn. And perhaps, someday the
revelation will burst in upon you and you’ll see the other side of this
monumental grotesque joke/ tragedy/doubtfulness. And then, you’ll smile. And
then, you’ll be grateful.
Apparently, when you have to choose between something you have
become accustomed to and something you wanted to have, go for the latter. The
reason being this: you could always go back to what you have, you could always enjoy something you possess. But
after a while, on a late winter’s evening, while looking at the dull moon, for a
moment, you might think of what would have happened if at all you had made the
courage to step into the road not taken, the road you chose to abandon in exchange
to a safe road, which you knew in all leaps and bounds. The moment of regret
there, isn’t a good one. Go for what your heart wants, at the end of the day,
you could always go back to your safe road, but a single step towards what you
really desire makes all the difference. Trust me, it does.
Also, a quote from the book which influenced me and in which I
affirmatively believe in – It’s this: that a certain point in our lives, we
lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by
fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.
The biggest, cruel-est, mean-est lie ever.
Sigh. Am too good at this right? No? But my heart says so. And the
heart is always right. Yet another weekend, well spent.